Grand Champion steer

Kelton Long, of Wellington, and his steer Chappie took home the top prize at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

By Karen Warren

on March 15, 2013 11:23 PM

Photo: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle

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Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, tries to get "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer positioned for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, tries to get "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer positioned for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston ... more

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona holds "Gene Simmons" the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners, the Champaign Cowgirls, who bid $210,000 for the steer during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. less

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona holds "Gene Simmons" the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners, the Champaign Cowgirls, who bid $210,000 for the steer during the 2013 Junior ... more

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show ... more

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer "Gene Simmons" who was the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer after the Champaign Cowgirls bid $210,000 for him during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. less

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer "Gene Simmons" who was the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer after the Champaign Cowgirls bid $210,000 for him during the 2013 Junior Market ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer... Photo-4335208.58529 - Westport News

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Kay Bailey Hutchinson puts in her starting bid of $60,000 for "Chappie" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. less

Kay Bailey Hutchinson puts in her starting bid of $60,000 for "Chappie" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March ... more

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer "Gene Simmons" who was the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer after the Champaign Cowgirls bid $210,000 for him during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. less

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer "Gene Simmons" who was the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Market Steer after the Champaign Cowgirls bid $210,000 for him during the 2013 Junior Market ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

Robert Hurst, 14, of Friona, says his good-byes to his steer... Photo-4335217.58529 - Westport News

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Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, center, looks at "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer as Chappie gets ready to head to the truck during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappie with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, center, looks at "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer as Chappie gets ready to head to the truck during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock ... more

Kelton Long, of Wellington, waves to Stetson Copus, as he reacts after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston. less

Kelton Long, of Wellington, waves to Stetson Copus, as he reacts after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in ... more

Kelton Long, of Wellington, gets a hug from Stetson Copus after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Kelton Long, of Wellington, gets a hug from Stetson Copus after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Rico Flores holds up his bid card for "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer shown by Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers, Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Rico Flores holds up his bid card for "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer shown by Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show ... more

Kelton Long, of Wellington, reacts as he is picked by Dr. Mark Hoge, the judge, after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston. less

Kelton Long, of Wellington, reacts as he is picked by Dr. Mark Hoge, the judge, after winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer Chappie at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

Kelton Long, of Wellington, reacts as he is picked by Dr. Mark... Photo-4333240.58529 - Westport News

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Melton Long, of Wellington, with his steer Chappie before winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Melton Long, of Wellington, with his steer Chappie before winning the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Steers and kids are lead to Reliant Stadium from Reliant Center for the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Steers and kids are lead to Reliant Stadium from Reliant Center for the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Steers and kids are lead to Reliant Stadium from Reliant Center for the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Steers and kids are lead to Reliant Stadium from Reliant Center for the Grand Champion Steer of the Show with his steer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Friday, March 15, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

Steers and kids are lead to Reliant Stadium from Reliant Center for... Photo-4333241.58529 - Westport News

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Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show ... more

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, Texas, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show ... more

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, in green, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Houston. The buyers Evelyn and Roger Bethune; Vanessa, Chris, Kyle and Rihanna Bruegger; Sally and Rigo Flores; and Stewart Title/Mary Alice and E.D. Lester went on to win Chappy with a bid of $360,000. less

Kelton Long, 15, of Wellington, in green, waits with "Chappy" the Grand Champion Junior Market Steer for photos with the auction winners during the 2013 Junior Market Steer Auction at the Houston Livestock Show ... more